1,1-Dichloroethane
Ocean Twp Department of Utilities
1,1-Dichloroethane is used in industrial chemical synthesis; in plastics, paint, varnish and finish removers; and as a pesticide. It can cause cancer.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 3 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 3 ppb for 1,1-dichloroethane was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against cancer.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-30 | 3598818003AM | ND |
| 2013-06-30 | 3598818001AM | ND |
| 2013-12-30 | 35121143003AM | ND |
| 2013-12-30 | 35121143001AM | ND |
| 2014-10-27 | A17671 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | A18897 | ND |
| 2015-04-23 | A18898 | ND |
| 2016-02-02 | A20789 | ND |
| 2017-03-06 | A23476 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | A27364 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | A27363 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | A28428 | ND |